God
Kasi Viswanathar is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here Idol is in the form of Shiva Linga and is Swayambumurthy.
Interesting Facts
- Worshipping the Lord in this temple is as equal to worshipping the Lord in Kasi – Varanasi.
- Presiding deity Lord Kasi Viswanatha is visible to the devotee even from a distance of 1 KM - Architecture of temple was designed such a manner.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 24°C during night)Average - May (26°C during the day and 22°C during night)Lowest - December to February (28°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season – July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Tenkasi New Busstand |
1.9 KM | 18004194287 |
 Tenkasi Junction |
1.1 KM | 04633-222234 |
 Trivandrum International Airport |
129 KM | 0471-2702600 |
Architecture
The construction of Rajagopuram was completed in the year 1505. The Gopura caught fire in 1824 and was in a bad condition till 1966. Then the renovation began and was completed in the year 1990. The tower of the temple was simply flat till the year 1967. In the year 1990, a tower, as tall as 180 feet was very artistically built and the temple looks quite majestically now. This temple is built in Somaskanda style and has a koneru known as Kasi Theertham.
Mandapams & Pillars : Thiruvolakka Mandapam, Mandapam at the Centre Shrine of the Viswanathar, Mandapam at the Bala Murugan Shrine, Artha Mandapam, Go-(Cow) Mandapam, Arrattu Mandapam, Mani Mandapam, Thirumalaippathi Mandapam at the Inner Prakara are some of the Mandapams located in the Temple. There is a hall with musical pillars.
Religious Significance
Parakrama Pandiya, Builder of this Temple : About 700 years ago, King Parakrama Pandiya was taking up a pilgrimage to Kasi as and when he desired to worship Lord Viswanatha. The Lord appeared in his dream that he could build a temple here itself to avoid a long journey to north. He advised the king to follow the movement of ants row and build the temple where it ended. The ant-line ended on the banks Chitraru River dense with Shenbaga trees. He found a Swayambulinga near an anthill and built the temple as directed by the Lord.
Child Boon : A sage called “Silogithar” prayed for child and got the boon here.
History
Sages Narada, Agasthya, Mynagam, Kanva Rishi, Mrugandu and Indira, Vali, Nandhi had worshipped the Lord in this temple. The Ulagamman temple was built by Parakrama Pandyan but was shattered by lightning. In the 1990's, the temple was restored and it was given a fresh coat of paint again in 2006 by the same philanthropists Parakrama Pandya built the Vishwanathar Temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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